'What a beautiful write-up of David's life. We are sorry that we couldn't attend the funeral, Larry's service days of flying were not enjoyable. He now fears the thought of flying. We do however include you all in our daily prayers. David can sure be proud of his family, you boys are so talented not only in school but your faith and love of music. God Bless L&K'

'May God bless you all, I know David was Blessed by God.'

'Dear Bonnie, Joshua & Joseph -- 
Our hearts go out to you during this time of adjustment to life without David. Bob and Alice talk about their love and concern for you and we have gathered from our conversations that David was a very special man. We pray that you truly sense God's presence with you in all things as you journey forward. May you continue to find your strength and comfort in Him.'

'My prayers and thoughts are with David Martin's family. The passing of a love one is a grieving process especially when David was so young. But God is there for David and the ones left behind. Remain strong with the help of God. David will always be remembered and he will always be in your hearts forever until you see him one day. 
Love, Colleen, Mark & Ella'

'Dear Bonnie and Boys 
Your Husband and father was not only my brother in law but he was a friend. Bonnie when you were joined with Dave we were at ease. He was now in charge of his life, he was also responsible for you. He was up to the task! He had alot of trials but he was/is always up to the challenges. He will always be in our prayers, thoughts, and will guide us though the remainder of our jorney. One thing that is for sure I look forward to the day that I hope I get to the great pearly gates and he will be there to meet us. 
We love you Dave! My daughter your niece Kayla has nothing but the most love and respect for you and she will always be a better person for having known you.'

'Dear Bonnie,I was heartbroken to learn about David. I lived across the street from David's Aunt Donna Quinnell. She talked about you and David so much. She was so proud of what you both accomplished in life and loved you both for your thoughtfulness and caring.My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Judy Olson'

'I was saddened to hear about David. I didn't know him, but I went to school in Phillips with his brother Bob. I always heard such wonderful things about David from my mother, Judy Olson, who lives in Phillips. I am so sorry for your loss.'

'It's always sad to loose a classmate anytime in life. Dave will surely be missed by all who he has come into contact with and by those of us he went to PHS with. Our prayers go out to you Bonnie and to your boys. Stay strong and most of all keep that great laugh and attitude.'

'I worked in the same department as David at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research. David was a very nice and friendly person. Always making funny comments with a smile on his face. Even on his bad days he didn't let it bother him or show it on his face. It was a joy to know him and I will miss him. God Bless your family and may peace be with you all.'

'David's parents would have been so proud of what he had accomplished. He was a true shining star.'

'Bonnie- 
So sorry about your loss, Bonnie. I will always rmember the big smiles on the faces of you and David in Madison about 1978 during the state forensic contest visit. That was near the start - the percolating stage- of a long and loving relationship. You both had such wonderful, bright smiles.

'Dear Bonnie, 
Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am so sad to hear of David's passing. I remember David as a sweet, smiling, brilliant person who was destined to do great things with his life. He certainly did. You and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers. 
Kim Baratka Pasch'

'David Martin was a great person whom I had the honor to work with. He had a great sense of humor and was always striving for excellence. When he spoke of his family, his eyes would always light up. He will be dearly missed at VRL Labs.'

'A great guy. Always thinking about the next experiment. Always talking about his wife and kids. He is greatly missed and will be remembered by his friends for years to come.'

'It was a true pleasure knowing Dr.Martin. I worked in the same building and just down the hall from Dr. Martin's lab. He always had a smile and a kind word to say. He also had a very funny sense of humor. I enjoyed talking to him and I will miss him like everyone else around here at the Foundation. The Martin family will always be in my prayers.'

'David: I will always remember your 
bright smile, and can do attitude. I will greatly miss you. I am very glad 
that I got to know such a very special person. You certainly touched my life.'

'It was with genuine sadness that I learned of David's passing. I was and still am a member of the faculty of the Department of Genetics at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research while David was here. Because we were members of different departments, our interactions were infrequent but regular -- i.e., about once per week. David was truly one of the nicest people I have met during my 50+ years of life. He was always pleasant to speak with: he listened earnestly to what you said and thought about it. He was always willing to contribute his time and energy to his colleagues, his institution, and his science -- even when it was at an obvious cost to him.

'Dave was a great friend to everyone that worked with him. Converstaions with Dave always started with some great new idea he had for research, but always ended by talking about family. His love of his boys and wife were well known by all. I will forever miss his smile, wit and charm.'

'We were saddened to read about David. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. David was a great guy and will surely be missed by everyone. John and I always enjoyed him. Take care.'

'David Martin was a wonderful man. He had a heart of gold. He cared about everybody. Everyone in the V&I Department thought the world of him, as a scientist and a human being. My heart goes out to his family.'

'My husband John and I were terribly surprised and upset by David?s passing, and I am truly sorry that you have lost a Dad, Friend and Husband. David was a new faculty member at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research where I did my post-doctoral work. As a new principal investigator, David was very approachable and willing to express his thoughts and advice on professional issues. I enjoyed the many conversations we had about science, grumbling sessions about NIH, current politics, history, etc. He had incredible wit as well and could be counted on for a good political retort every-now-and-then. David always talked about his sons on a variety of things from their perspective upon moving to Texas, the crazy things that went on in schools, to a jokingly united position by all of us to inhibit any attempt by our kids to study science. It was quite evident that he was proud of his sons and loved them very much. He touched lives of people whom you may be only peripherally aware, but these were all contributions and interactions that are valued still and will be missed by those of us who were fortunate enough to know David.'

'I worked with David at Southwest Foundation. I'm with Dr. Robert Lanford, and David's lab was a few doors down. He was a great guy to hang out with and chat - his sense of humor would always brighten my day. I can remember many occasions when we could joke about the silliest things. I missed him when he left the Foundation, so it was a great shock to learn of his passing. He will be greatly missed by all. 
My sincere condolences to his entire family - Debbie Chavez'

'Dear Bonnie and family, 
I would like to extend my heartfelt sympathy on the death of your husband and father. 
I will keep you all in fervent prayer for peace, patience and understanding of God's infinite wisdom and grace at this difficult time.'

'Our prayers and thoughts go out to Bonnie and here children. Bonnie worked for me for several years and was the best of people and employees. I am so sorry for her loss. \ 
Steve Ray 
www.CatholicConvert.com'

'David and I worked together for 4 years. I was his first and only postdoc and trainee. Much of how I conduct science and of how I interact with other scientists I model from what I learned from David. If we are measured by the success of our progeny, then I am pleased that I can report that my success in my career so far is much in part to David?s mentorship. For his part and as near as I can tell, he loved science. He loved all science regardless of topic. For my part, I will miss him.'

'As a colleague of David's over the past 6 or 7 years, I was touched by David's enthusiasm for science and life. David was always excited by his research and dedicated to his career. I particularly loved the child-like qualities he brought to work each day. David was always friendly and kind, and would do anything to offer help to others. I will miss him and it saddens me greatly that he is gone.

'For your contributions to science and your kidness to your workmates at SFBR: Thanks! 
God has you in a better place and protects you and your family here.'

'All the years that I worked with David at SFBR will not make up the years he will be missed.'

'David was such a good co-worker, all the time showing his good manners, I had the opportunity to spoke with him several times, even we were working in different departments at SFBR, all the time he was spoken about his family. He was so proud of his sons. Mrs. Martin please receive my condolences.'

'All too seldom a person comes along who has a unique combination of love for his fellow man and love of "where he is in life." David impressed me in that he always had time, he always had a kind and positive word for you and he always had an optimistic outlook for his life and work. As an example, David was totally in his element when he was talking about his research to high schoolers who toured the Foundation. His passion and positiveness came through with each word. I trust he influenced a number of those youngsters. I suspect that the last few years must have been very difficult for David and the family healthwise, but I suspect that he lived each day to the fullest. That is just like the David I knew. Our loss is great ... we have lost a friend and scientific colleague. For David's family you should know that you are in our thoughts and prayers because your loss is much greater.'

'David was one of most jovial scientists I have ever worked with-he was always making jokes and loved working with the primates here. His research not only was to improve human health but as a side benefit would also improve the animal's health. He will be greatly missed.'

'Mrs Martin and Sons, 
 It is with deep regret and much sadness that I write this memory tribute. I did not work directly with Dr. Martin. I work in pathology and we crossed paths many times. He was a gentle, friendly man and loved by everyone who knew him. May the Lord give you His peace that passes all understanding. He will be greatly missed. 
 Marie'

'David always treated others and me as if we were people who mattered. We were never obstacles or stepping-stones in his ambitious path. He was good to collaborate with because he did what he said he would do and understood the difficulties that other may be having. He is missed.'

'It was a real pleasure to have David as a colleague. We were sorry when he left the Southwest Foundation, but pleased that he moved to a rewarding new position. We will miss him.'

'Interacting with David at SFBR was always interesting and pleasant. I shall miss him.'

'I was so sorry to hear of the passing of David. I knew him to be a kind and thoughtful person. Always talked about his family in a loving and caring way. I know he will be missed by all who knew him.'

'I didnt know Dr. Martin for long as I had just started at SFBR when he was getting ready to move on. What I learned in that short time was that he was a kind, interesting and funny individual. He went out of his way many times to help me out as I started on my PhD. I was most impressed with his ability to be a great scientist while maintaining his sense of humor and his humility. I also feel like I know his family as he spoke of them often and it was obvious that they meant the world to him. He is missed.'

'I was working with Dr.Martin in 2002 to establish viral cultures. He is a nice gentleman and good teacher. I am missing a dedicated scientist. May his soul rest in peace.'

'I will always remember David as a bright and cheerful colleague who did everything he could to help anyone who asked. The world shall miss him greatly as a person, as a teacher, and as a scientist.'

'Bonnie, Joshua and Joseph, 
I knew and worked with David when he was at the SFBR. We always had great conversations and I enjoyed our visits. I am truly saddened by his death. Please accept my sympathies and condolences and my God bless and watch over you in this time of sorrow and always. 
Walt'

'My sincere condolences to David's family upon his untimely death. I considered David a great friend and a super scientist to work with while he was here at the Foundation, and then after when went to VRL. I will miss him greatly.'

'David was such a nice scientist with a great sense of humour. It's such a shame he's gone. Let's hope he's having fun tinkering around in that bigger lab' beyond.'

'Bonnie, 
 I know you may not understand what has happened or why, but know that God will be there for you and the boys in your time of need. David was a man with a great sense of humor who will be truly missed by all who knew him.'

'I am very sorry for David's loss from his family. I will miss his wit and wry humor.'

'When I worked with David at SFBR, it was a time when there was a lot of tension in the department. David had a gentle, calming nature that always made me feel much better about being here. He was missed when he left SFBR and it is so sad to hear he will now be missed by all.'

'I met Dr. Martin at the Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research. I did not know him well but I remember thinking the first time I met him "what a kind warm person this is". I worked in the Maintenance Department so I only talked to Dr. Martin when there was work he needed done from us. Many of our crew in Maintenance remeber Dr. Martin and his kindness as well, we are still in shock that this could happen to someone so young. God bless you and your family Mrs. Martin and give you comfort and strenth while your hearts are healing.'

'I didn't know Dr. Martin well as I have not been an employee here long but I know he was a wonderful man and my heart goes out to his wife and children. I have heard alot of good things about him and know he will be sorely missed. May God Bless you and see you through this hard time.'

'I knew Dave from working at the Foundation. Whenever I saw him he always had a smile and a joke to swap. He made the world a brighter place and his presence will be missed.'

'Although we hadn't kept in touch since high school, I think about Dave from time to time and still remember him as an honorable man and true friend. I was saddened at the news of his passing and wish to offer my heartfelt condolences to Bonnie, Joshua and Joseph.'

'I knew David when he was very young, growing up in Philips Wisconsin.As kids we always anticipated our summer trips " up north" to visit our cousins. 
 His Mother and Father, Bobbie Jean and Bobby were terrific people and as I read all the on line memorials from friends and colleagues,I could clearly see that his parents kindness, sence of humor and religious convictions were passed on to David. 
 Our thoughts and prayer continue to be with Bonnie,Josh and Joe.'

'My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God Bless and comfort you in this sad time.'

'When you travel through life you have many opportunities to make associates and friends. Along that travel you invariably loose contact with some of those people. David, a friend from childhood and school, was one of those friends I truly regret losing contact with. My friendship with him will always be remembered as one I was privileged to enjoy. He will be sadly missed.'

'David- In my heart I will always remember the times we had growing up in the same neighborhood, and the special friendship we had. I will always charish the memories. Laureen'

'David will always be remembered by us as Bob and Bobby Jean's special bright boy that handled his health struggles like a man even as a child. We find him quite a miracle to have lived long enough to have a wonderful wife and two boys. We thank him for his contributions to science, which even as a child was his wish...to help in the cure of others. 
We love and pray for his family and ask God to watch over them.'

'I remember that David always had a great smile and a happy hello. The world will be a little less bright without him here. My heart goes out to you, Bonnie.'

'I remember David as being such a cute and outgoing baby/toddler/little boy delighting all of us who knew him but especially his parents, Bobbie Jean and Bob. They would be so proud of the kind of man David was and all the wonderful work he accomplished in his brief life. Certainly David packed everything he could into his life and lived fully. Wishing you peace and comfort in your sorrow. With my deepest sympathy to all of David's family,

'There are so many wonderful memories that we have of Dave. I still cannot believe this has really happened. We want you to know how much we loved him, and love Bonnie, Josh & Joseph. 
Dave will continue to live on in all of you. We admire the faith and devotion you have for each other and for God. We will always be there for you! All our love,'

'David and I arrived at the Southwest Foundation at about the same time. We briefly shared lab space until our new labs were built. And it was during this time that I had come to know him. He was an excellent scientist and I enjoyed our many conversations about viruses. He was a dedicated family man who loved telling stories about his boys. I will always remeber and appreciate his support, friendship, and sense of humor as we started out our careers as independent scientists. It was a pleasure to have him as a friend and colleague.'

'I did not know David personally, but I know his son Josh. Josh is a wonderful young man and I know that his father loved him very much. The Martians have done a wonderful job of bringing Joshua up. He is such a sweet young man. I will continue to pray for the Martin family. God bless you all.'

'We are so terribly sorry for your loss. Please accept our condolences and we pray that you find the strength to carry you through your grief. I did not know Dr. Martin, but am very grateful to him for sharing his medical knowledge with my son when they worked together at the Research Foundation. May God bless you and your family.'

'I had the privilege of working with Dave in the labs of Drs. Sumitra and Swati Deb back in 1989 and again in 1992-1993. He was always friendly and cheerful with a smile and hello for everyone. He was always willing to help no matter how busy he was. He was 
a really great colleague and good friend to many of us and will be greatly missed. My father, Dr. Charles Gauntt now retired was graduate advisor and a fellow virologist in the 
department of microbiology, and he thought very highly of David as a researcher and a person. David, you will be missed, you made a positive difference, Thank you. To 
his wife Bonnie and his sons Joshua and Joseph, my deepest sympathies and wishes to you for God's comfort and guidance in your time of need. 
Susan Gauntt Strieber'

'David was a lovely man and a fine, giving colleague. He will be greatly missed.

'Dr. Martin had such a wonderful personality. He was a joy to work with, and treated everyone with great kindness. My prayers for him, and his family during this difficult time.'

'Ms. Bonnie and Boys we are all praying for you during this time. We are very sorry for your loss.

'I met Dr. Martin at the Southwest Foundation and also had him as a virology instructor at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio. He was a wonderful teacher and was always approachable for help with any virology question making him a great resource for budding virologists. At the Foundation, Dr. Martin was always friendly and willing to just sit and talk with you. It would have been my pleasure to work in Dr. Martin's lab had that been an option. Learning from him was a pleasure. His knowledge and his willingness to share that knowledge will be missed.'

'Ms. Bonnie we love you. You and your family are in our prayers.

'Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We love you Ms. Bonnie!

'I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Martin during his employment at SFBR. He was a very kind person to all. My heartfelt condolences are extended to his family.'

OBITUARIO

David W. Martin, Ph.D.

8 agosto, 1963 – 3 enero, 2007

Porter Loring Mortuary - McCullough

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